Conspiracies & Paranormal
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![Close up of the term 'conspiracy theory' highlighted in pink in a dictionary](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XUrntEQHPDL89s3uwAnh76-320-80.jpg)
Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?
By Joe Phelan published
Even when there is substantial evidence to the contrary, the allure of conspiracy theories may be too powerful for some to resist.
![White unicorn running free through a grassy meadow at sunset. Anna Orsulakova via Getty Images.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UBkWnjWKxbWQ6ECY38apdd-320-80.jpg)
Where did the unicorn myth come from?
By Patrick Pester published
The unicorn is one of the most famous mythical creatures, but where did the myth originate?
![The head and torso of the mummy, which likely belonged to a small monkey.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UThQgzEeEaeMw2UAiyTNjm-320-80.png)
Haunting 'mermaid' mummy in Japan is probably a gruesome monkey-fish mix
By Harry Baker published
Researchers in Japan have begun a new study into a 300-year-old "mermaid mummy" to determine the exact origins of the gruesome remains.
![An illustration of the mermaid Nix](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hPKk7B3uGrgYBkUQjNcZP8-320-80.jpg)
Mermaids & mermen: Facts & legends
By Benjamin Radford, Scott Dutfield published
Reference Mermaids — legendary half-human, half marine creatures — have fascinated people for centuries and inspired many "sightings."
![A warped clock meant to represent the grandfather paradox.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QaubgzASAEUHo5owbeZnhE-320-80.jpg)
What is the grandfather paradox?
By Andrew May published
Reference An explanation of the grandfather paradox, and how it might be solved via the physics of time travel
![Amulets which offer protection against the evil eye hanging on a tree in the Cappadocia region, Nevsehir, Turkey](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NMKZpqpsKeJ6VbtwradoeL-320-80.jpg)
Evil eye: History of the ancient curse
By Benjamin Radford, Callum McKelvie published
Reference The term evil eye might conjure images of blue symbols, often featured in bracelets or necklaces. However, these are charms, used to ward off an ancient curse
![A statue of a Dragon against a blazing sunset, located in Ljubljana, Slovenia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JYEXpJURGks76oHVBc5cik-320-80.jpg)
Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts
By Benjamin Radford, Callum McKelvie published
Reference We've known for a very long time that dragons aren't real, but we're still enamored by them
![This portrait of Vlad III, or Vlad the Impaler, was painted in the early 16th century, hangs in the museum at Castle Ambras in Innsbruck, Austria](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jrxBUYv4R5Qne3iWnmhgmY-320-80.jpg)
Vlad the Impaler: The real Dracula
By Marc Lallanilla, Callum McKelvie published
Reference The fictional Dracula was loosely based on a real person with an equally disturbing taste for blood: Vlad III, Prince of Wallachia or — as he is better known — Vlad the Impaler (Vlad Tepes).
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